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luxman107, I realize this is an old thread, but I am looking to buy the Lux Platinum and am wondering if you can put me in touch with the Aerus guy in Orlando who can sell it to me for a competitive price. I clicked on your profile but it is not displaying your email address. I was just quoted...

Wow, thanks for the quick reply. I was concerned about something not matching up.

Aftermarket model

As many of you know from my recent posts I am in the process of replacing the original motor on my 18-year-old Electrolux Renaissance C104A. Aerus wanted an insane $250 for the replacement part, so I ordered an aftermarket model. As you can see from the attached pics, the aftermarket model...

Thanks for the response. I replaced the original hose carcass about 6 months ago with a genuine version, as it was only $20 more than the non-genuine. The hose handle is still all original. I'm just going to replace the canister board first and, if the other one does fail, I'll replace it then.

I recently replaced the motor in my C104A Renaissance vacuum after the original motor (18 years old) lost suction, begun making grinding noises, and then burnt up, with a small wisp of smoke and a smell of ozone. After installing the new motor (aftermarket model, Aerus wanted an insane $250), I...

Thanks all for the assistance. I was able to basically pry it off...kind of like using a manual non-crank can opener. Then I ran into another problem which I am posting a new thread for.

Hello. I am in the process of replacing the motor from my 1995 Electrolux Renaissance C104A. The motor has a black plastic shroud covering it that I can't seem to remove. There are no screws holding it on, so I assume it snaps on somehow. I've tried a flathead screwdriver but I can't seem to...

Hello. This is my first post. The motor on my Electrolux Renaissance C104A from 1995 just burnt up. It started making a "howling" noise and then I smelled burning and saw a small wisp of smoke come from the machine. Although I do have an Aerus dealer in the area, I would like to replace it...